Director of Student Services

Keiser University; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keiser University seeks a Director of Student Services to lead career development programs that help students transition into professional roles. You will design workshops, coordinate events, and build relationships with employers and community leaders to expand placement opportunities for graduates.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience, with managerial experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; managerial experience strongly preferred.
• At least two years of related experience in student services or career development.
• Ability to lead, train, and present workshops on resumes and interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule professional development workshops.
• Coordinate and facilitate events, meetings, and student activities.
• Conduct surveys of students, graduates, and employers.
• Partner with local employers to enhance opportunities for graduates.
• Facilitate and track student placements.
• Maintain student and graduate records.
• Manage team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Relationship building

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Student Services Department aids Keiser students in reaching their career goals by preparing students for their transition into the professional world. The Director of Student Services creates and fosters a sense of importance for the development of career skills necessary for students to achieve success in both the job search process and in their careers. To meet this end, the Director of Student Services must work to build and maintain relationships with employers and community leaders to enhance the opportunities for Keiser graduates.

Reporting to the Campus President, the Director of Student Services is responsible for the delivery of career development programs and services designed to facilitate the successful placement of students into career positions. This is accomplished through:

• Creating and scheduling professional development workshops
• Coordinating and facilitating events, meetings, and student activities
• Conducting surveys of students, graduates, and employers
• Partner with Local Employers
• Facilitate and track student placements
• Maintaining student and graduate records
• Managing team performance

The Director of Student Services should hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree and have at least two years of related experience. Managerial experience strongly preferred. The qualified candidate should have leadership, human resources and student experience and must be comfortable presenting in front of a classroom providing "workshops" on resumes and interviewing skills.